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David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. At ten years old, he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition leading to other television singing appearances.[6] When he was twelve years old, Archuleta became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2.[6] In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol.[7] In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.

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They Can Hear Music, Sweet, Sweet Music

Posted by bebereader on Wednesday, February 3, 2010

David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and The Starkey Foundation are on a mission this week. Their goal is to fit over 100 hearing-impaired children with hearing aids in the Miami area. People who can hear tend to take their hearing for granted. But for these children, most of whom have been deaf their entire lives, hearing is a gift that will transport them through the looking glass into a whole new world.

Can the hearing-impaired experience music? The answer is a resounding YES! Beethoven composed his 9th symphony after he lost his hearing. In the movie, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”, I remember that deaf people “heard” music by feeling the floor vibrations and from flashing lights that corresponded to musical notes. By turning up the bass on a stereo so that the vibrations can be felt through the floor, deaf people are able to dance to the rhythms they feel. Hearing-impaired people do enjoy music; they just understand it differently, by feeling rather than by hearing.

At a VIP in December, David was asked to consider having someone sign the lyrics at his concerts to enhance the concert experience for his hearing-impaired fans. He said that he had never thought about signing but he thought it made sense. He mentioned that he knew that the deaf can “feel” the music vibration from the sound system.

Later in the afternoon there will be a special performance by David and Jordin.

Something wonderful is about to happen to a lucky bunch of kids in Miami. After being fitted with hearing aids, these children will be able to hear, rather than just feel music. They will hear the angelic sound of David’s voice. I think back to how I felt when I heard David’s voice for the very first time on American Idol. Imagine their reactions when they hear his healing voice for the first time! Imagine if that was the first sound you ever heard.

(now the ears of my ears awake and now the eyes of my eyes are opened) e.e. cummings

155 Responses to “They Can Hear Music, Sweet, Sweet Music”

Abrrasaid

Bebe
Thank you for bringing this artticle here today. I do not know how I existed before hearing the Voice. I wish I could be there to witness the joy and excitement these children will share.
Let’s hope that someone thought to bring many of David and Jordin’s CD’s to give to the new fans!

I was at the Stroudsburg VIP where a hearing-impaired young woman asked the question about having someone “sign” David’s concerts. The way he moved closer and spoke slowly and clearly so she could understand him was very touching, as was his explanation of how the monks used musical vibrations and tones for healing. It makes me very sad that there are people who will never hear his Voice … what a worthy cause this is.

djafansaid

bebe…Wonderful post… The wonders David’s music does for me, his “Voice” to be exact is so healing, something about his tone, IDK, but since I seem to need it daily I can’t imagine not hearing sound at all. What a miracle that these children will be able to hear for the first time and Jordin, whether knowingly or not invited David “The Voice” to sing to these children. They will experience hearing and seeing David, a double blessing.

Brought this over from the previous thread….

jackryan4DA said
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5:01 AM

Hey guys, VEE from Down Under (I believe she posts here) is in Manilla right now 🙂 Will finally meet her tomorrow – yay!

BTW have you see these vids – cracking me up

Animated DA – A FAN ENOUNTER

OK, fess up. How many of what the fan said hit a home run with you?

Animated DA in an interview

bahahahahahaha!

jackryan4DA said
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 5:01 AM

Hey guys, VEE from Down Under (I believe she posts here) is in Manilla right now 🙂 Will finally meet her tomorrow – yay!

BTW have you see these vids – cracking me up

Animated DA – A FAN ENOUNTER

OK, fess up. How many of what the fan said hit a home run with you?

Animated DA in an interview

bahahahahahaha!

Vee and JR are meeting!!!!! I met Vee and she is a sweet, fun lady who loves David.

How awesome that the video gurus from the other side of the world are getting together! I wish I could see those vids JR sent but will watch at home asap. I know of a couple of fans I’ve met who are going to the picnic today and are going to be giving updates and getting pictures if possible. This is such a good cause! Bebe the article you wrote really made me think about what a blessing the gift of hearing is and how bereft of beauty and emotion my life would be without it. You know David had plans to be an Ear, Nose, and Throat MD before we set him straight on that career goal, so this is something close to his heart. Plus it’s charity, and charity for children, so he has got to be loving the heck out of this whole event. Oh yeah, and it’s with his bud Jordin too. So I’m happy knowing he’s happy and these children are going to be helped sooo much!

Factor into this happiness equation the certain knowledge of new pics and vids coming our way and my cup runneth over. Water to the thirsty in the midst of a prolonged Archudrought.

bebereadersaid

I’m watching the webcast now in real time along with 700 others. I’m so proud of David for giving his time for a most worthwhile cause! While the children are now being fitted for hearing aids, they are showing footage of The Starkey Hearing Foundation’s trip to the Dominican Republic, where children were given the gift of hearing.

SandyBechessaid

bebereadersaid

They just promised us that they would show some of the children as they are being fitted for their hearing aids. Meanwhile they are interviewing people at the event and discussing family members who have benefited from getting hearing aids.

bebereadersaid

Oh SB, So good to see you! Are you in the webcast chat too? Several fans are there now, with me. They showed David at the beginning when they introduced everyone. His smile should be bottled and sold because it lit up the entire room. (Oh, he’s wearing a short sleeved plaid shirt.) Did I mention that he is a sight for sore eyes?!

SandyBechessaid

Djafan…I missed when they introduced David because it froze for me but he was in the front row with Jordin and I had a great view for awhile…Hope they interview him soon…They did introduce him right? Such a sight for sore eyes today…

bebereadersaid

bebereadersaid

Thank you for the updates and pics! I didn’t get home from work to log on till right at the start of Apologize. He was incredible, added a few new notes, and of course, obliged by sweating, (always a crowd pleaser). Did you notice how Jordin stopped between songs to turn around and wipe the sweat from her face with a towel? Would David do that to us? No.

bebereadersaid

Remember when Justin Bieber filled in for an absent Chris Brown to duet with Jordin Sparks on their smash hit “No Air”? Remember how much your ears hurt afterward? Well, we’re not trying to start a rivalry or anything like that, but, uh, take notes JB.

David Archuleta stepped in for Breezy to perform “No Air” with Jordin Sparks today (February 3) at the Jordin Sparks
Experience event in Miami, Florida, and showed everyone how it should be done.

The performance was clearly a bit unrehearsed, but Archie was still ready. His powerful voice soared over his verse and blended perfectly with Jordin’s. And unlike Bieber, he felt no need to overdo it or try to out-sing Jordin. OUCH! Sorry…flashback.

Check out the performance above, and if you’re feeling lucky, click here for JB’s version to compare.

silverfoxsaid

Well now! I feel sooooo much better! I was so in need of a “David Performing Live” fix! I didn’t even realize how much until I was finally able to see David in action when I got home. OH MY! It was so worth the anguish I went through at work today! The DUET OF THE YEAR (it’s a bit early in the year, but it’s going to be hard to top) was fantastic! I think David has almost met his match in amazing vocal range, in Jordin. One didn’t try to out-do the other. Of course for actual improvised vocalization, there is no other like David. 😀

I wasn’t going to bring this up because it’s one of those things I just couldn’t understand and it just makes me very sad..I heard Justin Bieber is going to be one of the singers on the remake of “We Are The World” (for Haiti). To be honest, I have never heard him sing so it wasn’t that I though he wasn’t “good enough”, it was that I KNOW David is better than good enough and so deserving of being asked to participate and I wondered why he wasn’t invited, as far as we know. BUT after listening to JB on that duet with Jordin, I am almost at a loss for words..I just don’t get it! Surely Quincy has heard David & knows his voice would more than do justice to “We Are The World”? Of course, it could just be a rumor that Justin was invited and if so, well, it’s not that I think he shouldn’t do it, it’s just that I think David should also be included.
That my rant for tonight. 😆 Forgive me, cause today was a GOOD day for David’s fans who have been suffering miserably through this six week old drought causing some of resort to counseling and anti-depressants! (o r l y????) 😆

Good night all. For David,

Dear lord,

Please take care of David.
Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he feels weary.
Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
Give us the wisdom to always do right by David.
Help us support David so that it’s always in his best interest.
CLOAK DAVID IN YOUR PROTECTIVE ARMS always and please keep David and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen

David, have a good & restful night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always. Contigo siempre! We will be with you always! TAKE CARE!

silverfoxsaid

Tawna21said

Bebe, I was logged in and listening to the ustream this morning and ended up in tears a couple of times with the happenings that were taking place. The video of the children in the Dominican Republic required a make-up touch-up. The last speaker, I think his name is Bill (had white hair), made a comment that hit me right in the core of my soul. He said, “Poverty of spirit is the hardest kind of poverty”, referring to the broken spirits that come from having challenges like loss of hearing. There are so many different kinds of broken spirits and spirits in poverty that we can assist. We need to follow what one of the football players said, “find something you care about and are passionate about and become involved.” While we may not be able to become financially involved in something, we can always be willing to give our time and efforts to someone or something that needs help.

Thanks bebe, for the beautiful words and pictures. They make me think about how lucky I am, and how much I take for granted. It’s time to ‘count [my] many blessings, name them one by one’ (from an LDS hymn “Count Your Many Blessings”.

djafansaid

bebereadersaid

What a day and it’s not over yet. We’re still waiting for videos! Apparently David sang another duet of ‘No Air’ with Jordin tonight and he jammed with others on the song “Soul Man”.

Thanks to everyone who left comments. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed working on it. As a fan of David, I’m filled with pride that he contributed his time and talent to such a worthwhile cause. His good character and kind heart never cease to amaze me. And then he has to go and sing for us. One note out of him and whooooosh…out come the endorphins.

Abs: Thank you for your help in this effort!

TOfan: “It makes me very sad that there are people who will never hear his Voice.”
I’m so happy that over 100 children can now hear The Voice.

djafan: “They will experience hearing and seeing David, a double blessing.” And a wonderful gift!

Angelica#39: “Did you notice how Jordin stopped between songs to turn around and wipe the sweat from her face with a towel?”
I didn’t notice Jordin wiping the sweat off her face. Umm, I guess I wasn’t exactly watching Jordin. LOL

SB#18 “The pictures in your article are priceless…”
I agree; Angelica and Abrra find the best pics! *wink*

SF#46 David is a breath of fresh air, a glass of delicious water in a very dry Archudrought.

Tawna#48 I agree; we take too much for granted. Sadly, we don’t realize this until we lose it. It’s never too late to start counting our blessings.

djafansaid

Tawna…you’re so right as excited as seeing David perform and the surprise duet, what David and Jordin are doing is so admirable. Their hearts and minds are in the right place. Gives me hope that if the “Media and powers that be” would see that this is the way to go, who our youth needs as role models, things would definitely change.

betsysaid

Loved the post, Bebe. And what an exciting day yesterday was! The Starkey event was (from what I saw on Ustream) a heartwarming success.
And the duet still has me spazzing. Day 2 of the spazz festival has commenced.

djafansaid

djafansaid

Dja, why’d you bring that swivel hip gif over here? You know what his dance moves do to me. How am I supposed to get any work done today. lol. No word is right. How can you speak with no air? If he moves like that in the next tour, @%$^*(*)!!

That reminds me of that animated video by salt up there of David being interviewed. He gets up and just has to move. “We will be sued for that. I just know it.” bwahhahahaaa!!!

bebereadersaid

He looks so happy with her up there. I love her so much! I voted for her and was overjoyed when she won AI cause he is right, she has some pipes! She is so sweet and talented and sparkly! And he is so sweet and talented and glowy! Book these two on a tour together NOW, Jive!

Emisaid

Knowing David,
He probably heard about the cost of those Superbowl tickets and thought.. hmmm two tickets to a 4 hour game or 3 hearing aids for kids or 2 weeks of food for 4 families in Haiti .. and then he made his choice. *

(disclaimer: I made my equivalences up because I have no idea how much those tickets are or the cost for feeding people in Haiti..but I bet David knows..)

SandyBeachessaid

Tawna21said

We have witnessed it!!! Our Soul Man from Utah!! FTW. I am so dead and down after watching these videos and viewing all the pics. Just ‘tan me hide when I’m dead, Fred, and then bury me out back, Jack’. We’ve been replenished for a little while.

I sure hope the Dr. can figure out what is wrong with David’s mouth. Hopefully, it’s not hurting him.

Tawna21said

Goodkarmaseekersaid

Gotta come out from reading and I guess “lurking” and agree with #91 Tawna and #85 FG and say these (yesterday’s performances) have brought much happiness and hope from a dry spell. Don’t know how much longer we have to go but it will be difficult. Thanks Angelica for #87, that brings major joy.

emmegirlsaid

Tawna21, SB – Hallelujah! and Amen! The duet AND the dancing have undone me! Hope your prediction about the dancing comes to pass and he gets jiggy-with-it next tour! Then all we can do is hang on and pray that we survive it!

Veesaid

guys JR sent her love to everyone here in THE VOICE. Met her yesterday here in Manila, Philippines. We talked and talked for more than hours talking about the most important things happening in our lives …(filling the blank)….:) ❤ As expected, people with ODD are wonderful, she is wonderful and lovely as our David.

The third annual Jordin Sparks Experience kicked off in Miami yesterday. The charity event—benefiting Jordin and her brother P.J.’s “I’m M.A.D., Are You?” campaign—saw the Season 6 American Idol winner pair up with Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta to belt out “No Air.” And just how ably did Archie fill Chris Brown’s shoes? We say: Chris who? Head below to watch two duet on stage at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel.

Abrrasaid

Emisaid

I am so glad David only danced like that for 4 seconds. I would have missed more than one appointment today if he had done it any longer! Yep, I sat here for an hour and half thru an appointment time waiting for the mgr ( I knew one would be imminent) and then watched it over and over again. When the merry go round started my whole world stopped!. Then when my appointment called me to tell me I had stood him up all i could say was ..”David, oh David! ” (it is a good thing his name is David…) and I could only APOLOGIZE And I ask myself IS THE WORLD READY FOR THIS? David is smart to reveal in small doses sorta like that man on the Princess Bride who drank the poison bit by bit so it would not kill him when he had the full dose…

bebereadersaid

pabuckiesaid

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that I made my very FIRST VIDEO ever!! I am proud of myself as I really didn’t know what the heck I was doing but have been wanting to do one for so long to basically show my appreciation to David for bringing so much love and joy into my life.

So, hope you like it — here it is – let me know what you think? (I am so happy!)

SandyBeachessaid

pabuckie…well, that was the highlight of my David viewing this morning!! David needs to be sung about in this way more often. You did a geat job and have given me a little inspiration to make one as I have been wanting to go that way myself…terribly lacking in skills but wanting to try…

Perhaps sometime on David Unplugged there could be a quick on line course for the pc challenged…at the beginners level…I just need to get started.

pabuckiesaid

Abrra – you’re so funny! SB and Archiesfan4life – thank you so much. Tutorials – even they are hard to understand for the technically challenged like myself. I just kept looking at Windows Movie Maker and yes reading a little of the tutorials and really didn’t know what I was doing or if it would even work. Took me 3 days but really been thinking about a good song for months!! My first video and I love it! haha

djafansaid

David is a little crazy I think…small plane with only seven passengers…rollercoaster flight…nuts! I imagine his swelling is fine.

Pabuckie…that was so beautiful…good for you. We have learned so many things cause of David.

SB…Do it! The tutorials are little techie but it gives you the just of it.

Abrra…didn’t know if you were going to post that Apologize. That is my favorite Apologize to date…IDK…something in the tone of his voice just mesmerizing. All the recent videos are up top on the left sidebar in one place…enjoy!

bebereadersaid

Vee#96: Another ArchuHookup! It’s wonderful that you and JR got to meet!

Pabuckie #103 *applauds* You did a wonderful job! I remember “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” all too well from the movie, “Ice Castles” (remember Robby Benson?) in 1978. Loved it back then and love it even more now! Thank you for a new gem to add to our collection for The Voice Unplugged. In addition, the tribute video you posted, “When You Say You Love Me”, is another favorite. Abs, do we have it uploaded in TVU? I hope David will eventually include that song as part of his repertoire.

Djafan I have to say that “The Voice” site is looking mighty fine….so colorful and homey. Thank you for your superb decorating skills!

pabuckiesaid

Just want to thank everyone for your feedback! I never thought in a million years that I would make a video. Trust me. It’s all because of David — he really inspires people.

By the way did u guys read all the comments under the NO AIR video — David’s LOOKS are getting a lot of buzz — we all knew he was well, SEXY, but looks like new people just can’t believe this is HIM! I’m getting a kick out of reading some of them.

Someone said he should be on the BIG SCREEN and can picture him in WEST SIDE STORY!

Other comments – well, can’t post you’ll have to read for yourself! haha

Pa!!! I have tears in my eyes and it’s not from David. Why do I feel like a proud mama right now? I don’t know, but I do. You guys, Pabuckie has spammed my YouTube account with song suggestions for months. It has gotten to be funny for us both, cause every time I would reply, nope, uh uh, too this, too that, but keep trying, lol! She always took it so well and kept saying, I’m not giving up. I asked her if she had ever considered making her own movies with the songs she’s sending me but she always said, no way, not me, I’m not techy enough to do that. Well you just proved you are too and I couldn’t be happier that you took a risk and succeeded so beautifully!

Now maybe you’ll stop bugging me to death with suggestions. lol! Just kidding, ((((Pabuckie, sweetie)))) You did good!

bebereadersaid

If you have any videos that you found on youtube that you’d like Abrra to play in The Voice Unplugged, please send them to her for consideration at alphawav@comcast.net. As long as they are visually clear, with good audio and not shaky, she will consider paying them.

OMGOSH, this is too funny. Whoever did this article obviously hasn’t been paying much attention over the past 3 years. And doesn’t understand the effect of a pair of nice, well tailored, dress pants on a guy who runs and works out and is changing from boy to MAN! 😛

bebereadersaid

Betsy: You had a crush on Robby Benson, too! haha It really should come as no surprise to us! I loved Robbie in the movie “Jeremy” and “One on One”. He was also the voice of The Beast in the Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast”. I believe he’s teaching acting and directing now at New York University in NYC.

pabuckiesaid

Hey Robbie Benson fans – did you know that he sang in NYC in the Village (I guess in the 80’s – and I went and saw him and got a pic with him). I loved him too – that shy, sexy thing going on.
Hmmmm is there something to this? Since we all love David too! I chose that song because I loved him in Ice Castles when he said “We forgot about the flowers” when the girl fell on the skating rink.

I just noticed this tweet! Do you know what this does to my Louisiana heart, (born and raised in Baton Rouge) to know he’s trying seafood? Ah, David. There’s a whole world of delectable, healthy eating out there in the sea. And the mud. Aiyee!! I want to tol’ you something: if you don’ look out, you gonna suck da head and pinch da tail of a crayfish. haha!

bebereadersaid

Betsy, You played Lynn Holly Johnson’s role! WTG! “Ice Castles” was such a cool movie! Good memories! Djafan, you, too?! I wasn’t going to say but you now, there is a similarity….both are sensitive and not afraid of being vulnerable on camera. Also check out Robby’s eyes.

ramsaid

It’s great just walking around this wonderful world created in honor of the Voice and I will just save my skilz for dancing my *** off when David full out makes his move. It’s bound to happen sooner or later. He’s just making us wait so we can learn patience.

ramsaid

Hijole! The waiting for his next album .. single whatever we can get is torturous and only the strong will survive.

Angelica- Thanks. Always wanted to make it down that way and I’ve always had a soft spot for the Deep South. Lake Charles is the furthest I ever made it out that way. Ever read “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?” Sumthin bout those moss laden damp smellin bayous and mysterious goins on. In a bit of a strange mood tonight.

Goin back into utube for one more look see before hitin the sack. Nite all.

djafansaid

Please take care of David.
Watch over him, protect him from all harm.
Cloak him with your love and give him the strength to endure all that is thrown in his path.
Give David the courage and guidance to say no to those who ask for more than he can reasonably give.
Surround David with loving and supportive people who love him unconditionally as we, his devoted Archangels do.
Separate David from those who have agendas other than for his well being.
Give him rest when he feels weary.
Give him stamina to sustain his hectic pace.
Give him assurance when he feels doubt.
Give him joy when he feels sad and never allow David to feel alone or lonely.
Give us the wisdom to always do right by David.
Help us support David so that it’s always in his best interest.
CLOAK DAVID IN YOUR PROTECTIVE ARMS always and please keep David and his voice healthy & strong as he fulfills his Destiny which was written in his Book of Life before he was born.
Though we may be unworthy Lord, we humbly pray. Amen

David, have a good & restful night’s sleep with sweet & happy dreams. Thank you for all you do and for who you are. Keep with you all our love, support & prayers always. Contigo siempre! We will be with you always! TAKE CARE!

jackryan4DAsaid

Here is the USTREAM VERSION of NO AIR (HD):
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34utuoYN0DI

I dunno why, but YT has some delays displaying my vids in the search results. Anw, enjoy the close-ups & the download link!

PA – great job on your 1st vid!

Re: ROBBY BENSON – count me in CRUSHing on (Mr.) One-on-One which was the 1st movie I ever saw. That was summer right after I graduated high school. Good times! And BETSY – what I coincidence indeed! My maiden name “Pinili” is Filipino for “The Chosen”